The Paper, a US mockumentary spin-off of The Office, will return for a second series on Sky and streaming service NOW, with all episodes landing on September 10, according to the Mirror. The comedy, which debuted in 2025, has been described by viewers as an "unexpected gem" and a "must watch" for fans of The Office.
Cast and Guest Stars
Domhnall Gleeson, known for playing Bill Weasley in the Harry Potter films, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, and Gbemisola Ikumelo will all reprise their roles. Guest stars for the new season include Jon Lovitz from The Simpsons, Andy Richter from Conan, and Lisa Gilroy from Jury Duty.
Plot for Season Two
The series follows a documentary crew filming at a struggling Midwestern newspaper. According to a synopsis: "In season two, after sweeping the Ohio Journalism Awards, Ned searches for a journalistic crusade, coming for a local private club and jeopardising the paper, while he and Mare try to figure out their attraction, Esmeralda struggles to find her place, and the staff gradually mature as reporters."
Audience Reception
The Paper has been a hit with audiences. One viewer on Rotten Tomatoes called it "absolutely a masterpiece" and hoped for many more seasons. Another said: "The Office is such a cultural staple that I didn't think recreating it in a modern world - where not every joke would be allowed anymore - was even possible. But this revival absolutely delivered. I laughed out loud so many times."
On IMDb, a fan wrote: "The show has a perfect mix of heart, humour, and workplace chaos, and the mockumentary style immediately draws you in - fans of The Office will feel right at home." Another viewer described it as "comedy at its finest" and "an unexpected gem" that "captures that same kind of dry, awkward brilliance, but without feeling like a cheap knock-off."
One fan said it was "funny and charming," while another noted: "I've rewatched it a couple times and it gets better every time." A reviewer concluded: "Punching above its weight, The Paper delivers characters that are both funny and lovable. A light, bingeable mockumentary full of chuckles, charm, and newsroom hijinks."
